Football FanCast brings you the latest Leeds United transfer round-up.
With another month to go in the transfer window, Daniel Farke is preparing his side for another season in the Championship after suffering heartbreak in the play-off final. The Whites are already feeling the cost of losing out to Southampton in late May, with Archie Gray departing for big money as Leeds agreed a £30m deal with Tottenham Hotspur.
Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle have signed to strengthen the backline, though questions remain over the future of star man Crysencio Summerville, among others.
But what are the current rumours? Find all the latest Leeds transfer talk here as they seek to bolster their ranks ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
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Jordan James: Leeds have reportedly "registered their interest" in Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James. James could be a potential replacement for Glen Kamara, who joined Rennes earlier this summer.
However, the Whites face Premier League competition for his signature, though it does appear that the 20-year-old is up for grabs following his current club's relegation from the Championship last season and their subsequent heavy spending.
Ao Tanaka: Reports in Germany have claimed that Fortuna Dusseldorf midfielder Ao Tanaka has seen his price tag lowered by as much as £1m. Fortuna, who joined Leeds in play-off heartache last season, are now thought to be open to selling the Japan international for £2m.
Gabriel Sara: Leeds are among the teams interested in signing Norwich City midfielder Gabriel Sara. The likes of Leicester City and Crystal Palace are also in the mix for the Brazilian, who notched 25 goal involvements in the Championship last term. However, it does not appear that the Canaries are willing to sell.
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Jesurun Rak-Sakyi: The Whites are also in the running to secure the signature of Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. Despite their interest, it looks like it will be a tall order for Leeds to pull the move off – there are a number of clubs interested and Southampton have already had a £7m bid rejected. That said, Leeds have received a fair bit of cash so far this summer.
Dejan Ljubicic: Reports in the past week claimed Leeds technical director Gretar Steinsson had travelled to Germany to explore the signing of Koln midfielder Dejan Ljubicic. Koln were relegated from the Bundesliga last season and it is thought that Ljubicic turned down a new deal in order to seal a move away. However, his club had already rejected a £3.4m bid from Leeds prior to Steinsson's visit.
Sammie Szmodics: Leeds have reportedly "formalised their interest" in Championship top scorer Sammie Szmodics in recent days. Also said to be of interest to Premier League new boys Ipswich Town, the Blackburn Rovers star may be tempted to move having only just avoided relegation with the Lancashire side last term.
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Anselmo Garcia MacNulty: Leeds are continuing their pursuit of Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, who currently plays for Dutch Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle. The left-back could become a replacement for Junior Firpo, who has long been linked with a summer move, perhaps to former club Real Betis.
Transfers out
Georginio Rutter: Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly preparing a new bid to sign Georginio Rutter this summer. Rutter joined Leeds for a deal worth a potential €40m (£36m) in 2022, and has apparently already been the subject of a £30m bid from the Seagulls, which Daniel Farke's side turned down.
Wilfried Gnonto: Everton could bid as much as £28m for Wilfried Gnonto, according to reports. The Italian has been a target for the Toffees all summer and Leeds have so far been playing hardball over a fee for the forward, who is thought to be keen on a move. The structure of the deal could be the key to breaking a deadlock in talks, with Sean Dyche's side said to be viewing Gnonto as a "priority".
Crysencio Summerville: West Ham United are thought to be leading the race for Crysencio Summerville, but are still some way off Leeds' £35m price demands in talks. It is believed the Hammers have only been happy to offer £20m plus add-ons for the Dutchman, while it looks as though Crystal Palace are heading out of the running as they edge closer to a deal for Ismaila Sarr.
Latest Leeds transfers 2024/25
Plenty of money has come Leeds' way so far, with their squad being taken to pieces as a result of their play-offs failure. However, they have brought in some solid second-tier experience in the shape of Jayden Bogle and Joe Rothwell, with the latter ending last season at Wembley foes Southampton.
Archie Gray remains the standout departure for now, though Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville could yet leave for big money. How Leeds reinvest that money will be key to their promotion charge in the coming season, though there are still several gaps to fill as we head into August.
Fee
Fee
Joe Rodon (Tottenham)
£10m
Archie Gray (Tottenham)
£30m
Jayden Bogle (Sheff Utd)
Undisc.
Luis Sinisterra (Bournemouth)
£20m
Alex Cairns (Salford)
Free
Diego Llorente (Real Betis)
£2.5m
Joe Rothwell (Bournemouth)
Loan
Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse)
Undisc.
Glen Kamara (Rennes)
Undisc.
Sonny Perkins (Leyton Orient)
Undisc.
Marc Roca (Real Betis)
Undisc.
Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough)
Free
Lewis Bate (Stockport)
Free
Cody Drameh (Hull)
Free
Robin Koch (Frankfurt)
Free
Ian Poveda (Sunderland)
Free
Jamie Shackleton (Sheff Utd)
Free
Sam Greenwood (Preston)
Loan
Darko Gyabi (Plymouth)
Loan
Jack Harrison (Everton)
Loan
Rasmus Kristensen (Frankfurt)
Loan
Last updated: 30th July 2024